The song describes the vivid realizations a person has while intoxicated—often described by fans as a "drunk epiphany"—about love and the fear of becoming strangers after a breakup. Related Work: "One Shot"
It is the only track on his second album, x (Multiply), that refers to that specific past relationship; the rest of the album focuses on moving on. Ed Sheeran - One [Official Music Video]
The video features a live acoustic performance of the song, emphasizing Sheeran's solo stage presence with just his voice and an acoustic guitar. The song describes the vivid realizations a person